lalycore
I cant find this on letterboxd im not sure why. beautiful animation, heartbreaking, deserves more attention really.
Reviewed on June 4, 2026
Gauze(2025)
8.8(5)8m2025-09-21
WarAnimationDrama
Gauze Synopsis
14-year-old Zain, a Palestinian swimming champion, faces war and man-made famine. He becomes the sole caregiver to his little brother. When aid drops into the sea, desperate for food, Zain is forced to swim - not for passion, but for survival.
Gauze (2025) is a war, animation and drama film directed by Noran Fikri Alezabi, released on September 21, 2025 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Bashir Alsharbati, Talia Alsharbati, Rasha Alsharbati and Ahmed Rehan. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Noran Fikri Alezabi
- Writers:
- Noran Fikri Alezabi, Nicholas Arujah, Xinyue MA
- Production:
- Gobelins, Miyu Distribution
- Status:
- Released
Gauze Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Noran Fikri Alezabi, written by Noran Fikri Alezabi, Nicholas Arujah and Xinyue MA.
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Gauze Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Gauze – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gauze online?
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Gauze (2025) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Gauze?
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The main cast of Gauze (2025) includes Bashir Alsharbati, Talia Alsharbati, Rasha Alsharbati, Ahmed Rehan and Mjd Ali. The film was directed by Noran Fikri Alezabi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gauze released?
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Gauze was released on September 21, 2025 and runs for 8m.
Is Gauze worth watching?
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Gauze (2025) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, animation and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.